Temp folder

Question

When I try and install Steam games and System Mechanic I get this error message 'Windows Installer-The Temp Folder is on a drive that is full or is inaccessible.Free up space on this drive or verify that you've write permission on the Temp Folder'.I've tried moving the Temp folder to my expansion drive where there is plenty of memory. I 've also check marked the 'Allow' on the security tab for all the Users.

Answer 1

You can rename it with any name that you want so that you'll be able to create a new Windows Installer folder. Also, you cannot delete it so we only recommend renaming it.

Let us know the result of your action.

Answer 2

What do I Rename the installer folder to?When I try and delete the Temp folder I get a message 'The action can't be completed because the folder is open in another program'.

Answer 3

Hi William,

Windows Installer-The Temp Folder is on a drive that is full or is inaccessible usually occurs when the Windows Installer folder is full or corrupted. To fix this issue, kindly follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + R to open Run.
2. Type %windir% and press Enter.
3. Find the Installer folder and rename it. After renaming it, create a new Installer folder

Let us know how things goes with your issue.

Regards.

Answer 4

I've check marked all the 'Allow' boxes on the Steam and Temp Folders.I've also used Disk Cleanup but am still getting the error message.Is there some 'Service' application I should enable.Will the error message be sent to Event Viewer so I can send you the details?

Answer 5

Hi William,

There are various factors why you encountered this issue. For us to better isolate your concern, we'd like to ask if have you made any recent changes before this issue occur? We recommend that you follow these stepsin case, you may need to take ownership of the folder to gain full access. You can refer to these steps to take ownership of that folder:

1. Right click on the folder and select Properties.
2. In the Properties window, click on the Security tab.
3. You will see a list of user names in this window, select your user name and click on the Edit button below.
4. In the new window, click on your user name to check the permissions for your account. Make sure that the check box against ‘Full control’ is set as Allow.
5. If these check boxes are greyed out, then click on Cancel to close the Window.
6. In the Security tab, click on the Advanced tab at the bottom.
7. In the Advanced settings Window, check the username against “username’ in the top left.
8. If your user name is not displayed as the owner, click on Change against the ‘Owner’ field.
9. Now, type your username in the box provided and click Check names and then click OK to save changes.

We also suggest that you also perform the steps under Use Disk Cleanup by clicking on this link. It let you free up drive space in your computer.

Keeps us posted if you need additional help.